Datalogic PowerScan D8530 User manual

PowerScan®D8530
Reference Manual

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CONTENTS
GENERAL VIEW .......................................................................................... v
COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................. v
FCC Compliance...........................................................................................vi
Laser Safety..................................................................................................vi
WEEE Compliance ....................................................................................... x
Power Supply................................................................................................xi
PATENTS .................................................................................................... xi
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ......................................................................... xii
1INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
1.1 PowerScan® D8530 Family Description ....................................................... 1
1.2 Package Contents......................................................................................... 1
1.3 Configuration Methods.................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 Reading Configuration Codes....................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Using Datalogic Aladdin™ ............................................................................ 2
1.3.3 Sending Configuration Strings from Host...................................................... 2
1.4 CABLE CONNECTION ................................................................................. 3
2USING POWERSCAN® D8530.................................................................... 5
2.1 Aiming System.............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Normal Operation.......................................................................................... 6
2.3 Image Capturing ........................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Basic Configuration Parameters ................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Advanced Configuration Parameters ............................................................ 8
2.4 Autoscanning ................................................................................................ 8
2.4.1 Normal Mode ................................................................................................ 8
2.4.2 Pattern Mode ................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Camera Control............................................................................................. 9
2.6 Defining Data Formatting ............................................................................ 10
2.6.1 Concatenation............................................................................................. 11
3INITIAL SETUP .......................................................................................... 12
3.1 RS-232 Interface Selection ......................................................................... 12

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3.2 Wedge Interface Selection.......................................................................... 13
3.3 USB Interface Selection.............................................................................. 14
4CONFIGURATION USING CODE SYMBOLS ........................................... 17
4.1 Default Settings........................................................................................... 18
4.2 Changing Default Settings .......................................................................... 23
4.3 Advanced Data Format ............................................................................... 88
4.3.1 Format Definition......................................................................................... 89
4.3.2 Match Conditions ...................................................................................... 106
4.3.3 Format Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 108
4.3.4 Mismatch Result ....................................................................................... 109
5REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 110
5.1 RS-232 – USB COM ................................................................................. 110
5.1.1 ACK/NACK Protocol ................................................................................. 110
5.1.2 RX Timeout............................................................................................... 110
5.2 USB Keyboard .......................................................................................... 111
5.2.1 Keyboard Speed ....................................................................................... 111
5.3 Code Selection.......................................................................................... 111
5.3.1 Issue Identical Codes................................................................................ 111
5.4 Reading Parameters ................................................................................. 111
5.4.1 Safety Time............................................................................................... 111
5.5 Configuration Editing Commands ............................................................. 112
6TEST CODE SYMBOLS........................................................................... 113
7MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 115
8TECHNICAL FEATURES......................................................................... 116
8.1 Indicators .................................................................................................. 120
8.1.1 PowerScan® D8530 LED Indicators......................................................... 120
8.1.2 Beeper ...................................................................................................... 120
8.1.3 Good Read Spot ....................................................................................... 120
Function Description ................................................................................. 133

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GENERAL VIEW
POWERSCAN® D8530 Reader
COMPLIANCE
POWERSCAN® D8530 Reader Product Labels
LEDs Cable Connector
Aiming System Imager
Beam Out
p
ut Windo
w

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CE COMPLIANCE
WARNING
This is a Class A product . In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
FCC COMPLIANCE
Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of
Datalogic could void the authority to use this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
LASER SAFETY
The PowerScan® D8530 hand-held reader is a Class 1 LED product regarding its
Illuminator and a Class 2 laser product regarding its Aiming System.
LED Illuminator
The use of an illuminator in the PowerScan® D8530 Family is a Class 1 LED
product:
ILLUMINATORE LED CLASSE 1
AUSLEUCHTER LED KLASSE 1
ILLUMINATEUR A LED DE CLASSE 1
ILUMINADOR LED DE CLASE 1

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Aiming System
The PowerScan® D8530 aiming system meets the requirements for laser safety.
I D F E
LA LUCE LASER È
VISIBILE ALL'OCCHIO
UMANO E VIENE
EMESSA DALLA
FINESTRA INDICATA
NELLA FIGURA.
DIE LASER-
STRAHLUNG IST FÜR
DAS MENSCHLICHE
AUGE SICHTBAR UND
WIRD AM STRAHLAUS-
TRITTSFENTSTER
AUSGESENDET
(SIEHE BILD)
LE RAYON LASER EST
VISIBLE À L'OEUIL NU
ET IL EST ÉMIS PAR
LA FENÊTRE
DÉSIGNÉE SUR
L'ILLUSTRATION DANS
LA FIGURE
LA LUZ LÁSER ES
VISIBLE AL OJO
HUMANO Y ES
EMITIDA POR LA
VENTANA INDICADA
EN LA FIGURA.
LUCE LASER NON
FISSARE IL FASCIO
APPARECCHIO LASER
DI CLASSE 2 MASSIMA
POTENZA D'USCITA:
LUNGHEZZA D'ONDA
EMESSA:
CONFORME A EN
60825-1 (2001)
LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
BLICKEN PRODUKT
DER LASERKLASSE 2
MAXIMALE
AUSGANGSLEISTUNG:
WELLENLÄGE:
ENTSPR. EN 60825-1
(2001)
RAYON LASER EVITER
DE REGARDER LE
RAYON APPAREIL
LASER DE CLASSE 2
PUISSANCE DE
SORTIE:
LONGUER D'ONDE
EMISE:
CONFORME A EN
60825-1 (2001)
RAYO LÁSER NO
MIRAR FIJO EL RAYO
APARATO LÁSER DE
CLASE 2 MÁXIMA
POTENCIA DE SALIDA:
LONGITUD DE ONDA
EMITIDA:
CONFORME A EN
60825-1 (2001)
ENGLISH
The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by
international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal.
STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040
and EN 60825-1 at the date of manufacture.
For installation, use and maintenance, it is not necessary to open the device.
WARNING
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous
visible laser light.
The product utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser beam
momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one
would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid allowing the laser beam
to hit the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.

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ITALIANO
Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e
si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale.
NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER
Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data
di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e EN 60825-1.
Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’appa-recchio per motivi di installazione, utilizzo
o manutenzione.
ATTENZIONE
L'utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni differenti da quelle descritte
nella documentazione può provocare un'esposizione pericolosa
a luce laser visibile.
Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bassa potenza. Sebbene non siano noti danni
riportati dall’occhio umano in seguito ad una esposizione di breve durata, evitare di
fissare il raggio laser così come si eviterebbe qualsiasi altra sorgente di luminosità
intensa, ad esempio il sole. Evitare inoltre di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un
osservatore, anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli specchi.
DEUTSCH
Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein, die von
internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden, und sie beziehen sich auf den korrekten
Gebrauch vom Terminal.
NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT
Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen EN 60825-1 und CDRH
21 CFR 1040 Normen für die Lasersicherheit.
Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder Installations-, und Wartungs-
arbeiten zu öffnen.
ACHTUNG
Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht
in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschreiben werden, können ein
gefährliches Laserlicht verursachen.
Der Produkt benutzt eine Laserdiode. Obwohl zur Zeit keine Augenschäden von
kurzen Einstrahlungen bekannt sind, sollten Sie es vermeiden für längere Zeit in den
Laserstrahl zu schauen, genauso wenig wie in starke Lichtquellen (z.B. die Sonne).
Vermeiden Sie es, den Laserstrahl weder gegen die Augen eines Beobachters, noch
gegen reflektierende Oberflächen zu richten.
FRANÇAIS
Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités
internationales et se réfèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal.

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NORMES DE SECURITE LASER
Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de
fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN 60825-1.
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
ATTENTION
L'utilisation de procédures ou réglages différents de ceux donnés
ici peut entraîner une dangereuse exposition à lumière laser
visible.
Le produit utilise une diode laser. Aucun dommage aux yeux humains n’a été
constaté à la suite d’une exposition au rayon laser. Eviter de regarder fixement le
rayon, comme toute autre source lumineuse intense telle que le soleil. Eviter aussi
de diriger le rayon vers les yeux d’un observateur, même à travers des surfaces
réfléchissantes (miroirs, par exemple).
ESPAÑOL
Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones
de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal.
NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER
Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la
fecha de producción: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y EN 60825-1.
No es necesario abrir el aparato para la instalación, la utilización o la manutención.
ATENCIÓN
La utilización de procedimientos o regulaciones diferentes de
aquellas describidas en la documentación puede causar una
exposición peligrosa a la luz láser visible.
El aparato utiliza un diodo láser a baja potencia. No son notorios daños a los ojos
humanos a consecuencia de una exposición de corta duración. Eviten de mirar fijo el
rayo láser así como evitarían cualquiera otra fuente de luminosidad intensa, por
ejemplo el sol. Además, eviten de dirigir el rayo láser hacia los ojos de un
observador, también a través de superficies reflectantes como los espejos.
CAUTION
The POWERSCAN® D8530 Hand-Held Reader is not user-
serviceable. Opening the case of the unit can cause internal
damage and will void the warranty.

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WEEE COMPLIANCE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement
English
For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), please refer to the website at www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Italian
Per informazioni sullo smaltimento delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche
consultare il sito Web www.scanning.datalogic.com.
French
Pour toute information relative à l’élimination des déchets électroniques (WEEE),
veuillez consulter le site Internet www.scanning.datalogic.com.
German
Informationen zur Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronik- Altgeräten (WEEE)
erhalten Sie auf der Webseite www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Spanish
Si desea información acerca de los procedimientos para el desecho de los residuos
del equipo eléctrico y electrónico (WEEE), visite la página Web
www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Portuguese
Para informações sobre a disposição de Sucatagem de Equipamentos Eléctricos e
Eletrônicos (WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), consultar o site
web www.scanning.datalogic.com.
Chinese
有关处理废弃电气电子设备 (WEEE)的信息， 请参考Datalogic公司的网站：
http://www.scanning.datalogic.com/。
Japanese
廃電気電子機器(ＷＥＥＥ)の処理についての関連事項はDatalogicのサイト
www.scanning.datalogic.com, をご参照下さい。

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POWER SUPPLY
This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed or CSA Certified Power Unit
marked "Class 2" or "LPS" output rated 5-30 V, minimum 0.75 A which supplies
power directly to the scanner via the jack connector on the cable.
PATENTS
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
Design Pat.: AU 310201; AU 310202; CN 693980; HK 0602013.5M001; HK
0602013.5M002; JP 1305693; KR 30-0460940.
US Pat.: 6,478,226 B2; 6,512,218 B1; 6,808,114 B1; 6,877,664 B1; 6,997,385 B2;
7,053,954 B1; 7,102,116 B2; 7,282,688 B2.
European Pat.: 996,284 B1; 999,514 B1; 1,128,315 B1.
Additional patents pending.

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SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website.
Log on to www.scanning.datalogic.com and click on the links indicated for further
information including:
•PRODUCTS
Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can
download specific Manuals and Software & Utilities including:
- Datalogic Aladdin™ a multi-platform utility program that allows device
configuration using a PC. It provides RS-232 interface configuration as well as
configuration barcode printing.
•SERVICE & SUPPORT
- Technical Support -Product documentation and programming guides and
Technical Support Department in the world
- Service Programs - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements
- Repair Services - Flat Rate Repairs and Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Repairs.
- Downloads – Manuals & Documentation, Data Sheets, Product Catalogues,
etc.
•CONTACT US
Information Request Form and Sales & Service Network

INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 POWERSCAN® D8530 FAMILY DESCRIPTION
The PowerScan® D8530 Family Hand-Held Reader packs a lot of performance into
an attractive, rugged, hand-held device. It operates in commercial and industrial
environments as well as the front office.
Omni-directional
Operating
To read a symbol or capture an image, you simply aim the
reader and pull the trigger. Since PowerScan® D8530 Family
is a powerful omni-directional reader, the orientation of the
symbol is not important.
Decoding
And
Imaging
Thanks to powerful algorithms, PowerScan® D8530 reliably
decodes all major 1D (linear) barcodes, 2D stacked codes (such
as PDF417), 2D matrix symbols (such as DataMatrix), postal
codes (such as POSTNET, PLANET). The data stream —
acquired from decoding a symbol — is rapidly sent to the host.
The reader is immediately available to read another symbol.
PowerScan® D8530 can also function as a camera by
capturing images of labels, signatures, and other items.
FLASH MEMORY Flash technology allows to upgrade the PowerScan® D8530
reader as new symbologies are supported or as improved
decoding algorithms become available.
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following parts are included in the PowerScan® D8530 package contents:
•PowerScan® D8530 Hand-Held Reader
•CD-ROM containing the PowerScan® D8530 Configuration Tools software and
PowerScan® D8530 Reference Manual
•PowerScan® D8530 Quick Reference Manual
You may want to save your packing material in case you need to ship the reader at
some later time.

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1.3 CONFIGURATION METHODS
1.3.1 Reading Configuration Codes
This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration. If you wish to change
the default settings, you can configure the PowerScan® D8530 reader by reading the
programming code symbols in this manual. Configuration commands and their
relative arguments are read individually using the symbols in this manual. See
Appendix D.
1.3.2 Using Datalogic Aladdin™
The Datalogic Aladdin™ program, available on the CD-ROM provided, allows
programming the reader by selecting configuration commands or printing them
through a user-friendly graphical interface running on the PC. These commands are
sent to the reader over the current communication interface; or they can be printed to
be read.
1.3.3 Sending Configuration Strings from Host
An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS-232 or
USB COM interface. This method is particularly useful when many devices need to
be configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter
settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.
The PowerScan®D8330 reader incorporates a multi-standard interface, which can be
connected to a Host by plugging the correct interface cable into the connector and
closing the cable cover.

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1.4 CABLE CONNECTION
A. Rubber gasket
B. Plastic boot
C. Cable spacer
D. Cover
E. Strain relief

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Follow the given procedure for correct cable insertion:
cSlip the cover over the cable.
dPush the plastic boot into the rubber gasket. Take care that the tab on the plastic
boot is aligned with the notch in the rubber gasket.
ePush the plastic boot and gasket into the handle. Ensure that the “Front” marking
on the plastic boot is facing out, with the arrow pointing towards the front of the
scanner.
fInsert the cable into the socket of the plastic boot.
gInsert the cable spacer into the cable wire and slide it towards the handle.
hPush the cover along the cable towards the reader, and hook it over the yellow
“tooth”.
iInsert the strain relief into the cover and tighten the screw to fix the whole
assembly to the reader handle.
Align
1
2
3
4
56
7
Notch
Tab
Arrow

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2.1 AIMING SYSTEM
The PowerScan® D8530 reader uses an intelligent aiming system similar to those on
cameras. By partially pulling the trigger, the aiming system indicates a field of view to
be positioned over the code:
Figure 1 - Aiming System
When you pull the trigger completely a red beam illuminates the code. If the aiming
system is centered and the entire symbology is within the aiming system, you will get
a good read. The field of view changes size as you move the reader closer or farther
away from the code.
Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol
Figure 2 - Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern

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The field of view indicated by the aiming system will be smaller when the
PowerScan® D8530 is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code.
Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the
unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from
the unit. (See chapter 8 for further details).
2.2 NORMAL OPERATION
PowerScan® D8530 normally functions by capturing and decoding codes.
Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger partially to enable the aiming
system. Then, pull it completely to capture and decode the image. The reader will
repeatedly flash until the symbol is decoded or timeout is reached. In between the
flashes of the reader, the aiming system keeps on showing the field of view on the
target (see Figure 2).
As you are reading code symbols, adjust the distance at which you are holding the
reader.
NOTE
The PowerScan® D8530 hand-held reader aiming system is
designed for general reading and decoding of 1D and 2D symbols.
Some variation in reading distance will occur due to narrow bar width
and other factors.
NOTE
If reading codes positioned on reflective surfaces, it may be
necessary to tilt the reader with respect to the barcode and/or set the
Camera Control parameters (see page 52).
2.3 IMAGE CAPTURING
PowerScan® D8530 can also function as a camera by capturing images of labels,
signatures, and other items.
In order to capture an image, the user should read a Capture Image code (see
page 75), then point at the image subject and pull the trigger. This way, the image
will be captured and sent to the host PC. PowerScan® D8530 then returns to normal
operation. To capture another image you must read another Capture Image Code of
the same or a different Preset Configuration.

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You can use the aiming system to position the reader from the object (ensure the
reader is about centered over the target). Adjust the distance at which you are
holding the reader (see Figure 2).
If the RS-232 interface has been selected, the image will be transferred to the host
PC via XMODEM_1K protocol.
NOTE
Image capturing is not available in Wedge and USB Keyboard
Emulation interfaces and is not compatible with Autoscanning nor
when the Software trigger type is selected.
Up to four different and independent Image Presets can be defined (see page 76).
2.3.1 Basic Configuration Parameters
The Image file formats supported are: TIFF, JPEG (default).
Two resolution options are available: Full Resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels) (default),
and Half Resolution (640 x 512 pixels). The lower resolution setting yields smaller file
sizes, so the transfer time decreases.
For JPEG images it is possible to define the Image Quality level to address tradeoff
between image file size and quality.

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2.3.2 Advanced Configuration Parameters
By default, for all Image Presets, the window has its origin coordinates equal to zero,
its width equal to 1280 pixels and its height to 1024 pixels.
Brightness Adjustment is available in the range from –100% up to 100%, in steps of
1%. Positive values shift the luminance up so that the image will result brighter.
Default value is 0%, meaning that no brightness adjustment is performed.
The same range of values (–100% up to 100%, in steps of 1%) is available for
Contrast Adjustment. Positive values will increase the contrast, so that dark and
bright objects inside the image will be better distinguishable. Default value is 0%,
which means that no contrast adjustment is performed.
You can set the Image Color Depth by selecting 256 gray levels (default), 16 gray
levels, or 2 gray levels. Higher color depths yield larger image files. This option is
ignored if the JPEG format is selected,(256 gray levels only).
2.4 AUTOSCANNING
2.4.1 Normal Mode
PowerScan® D8530 provides an autoscan command (see page 73), which when
enabled, causes the reader to scan continuously and to monitor the central zone of
its reading area. In this way, PowerScan® D8530 is ready to capture any image
(containing a potential code) positioned on a uniform background.
The aiming system can be enabled to indicate the reading area of the potential code
to be captured. The illumination system can also be enabled when the ambient light
conditions are not sufficient to autodetect the potential code to be captured;
furthermore, the illumination system increases in intensity for an instant when
capturing and decoding an image. A safety time may be defined to prevent
PowerScan® D8530 from reading the same code repeatedly.
If the decoding is completed successfully, the reader starts monitoring the reading
area again. In case of decoding failure, PowerScan® D8530 keeps on decoding until
a potential code is present in the central zone of the reading area.
2.4.2 Pattern Mode
The Autoscan pattern mode is particularly advised when reading barcodes positioned
on a non-uniform background. In these cases PowerScan® D8530 may perceive
some elements of the background as barcodes and start the decoding. To avoid this